Over the years I was in practice, the need to address weight, and along with that diet, was one of the most common issues discussed. This week, the beginning of a series of tips, based on a scheme from the last century, which may help some people. Each graphic is a tip, which can be printed out as a card to put on the table. I will include a little text to elaborate, but I think you will get the idea.
The first tip is to plan a pause during your meal. Uninterrupted eating can lead to overeating. That's why it is an excellent practice to plan a two or three minute pause at about the midpoint in your meal. This gives your satiety center a chance to "catch up" with your stomach and what you have eaten, so that you will begin to feel full. Some use an egg timer to time their pause, or you could use the timer on your phone, or take a break to check the news feed or email. It doesn't matter. The important things is to take that break. You will likely eat less, and yet feel fuller.
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